Life Kit

Why "we should hang out" won't make you real friends

Ready to turn that work bestie into a real friend? Or maybe you want to hang outside run club with your fun jogging buddy? In this episode, Kat Vellos, author of We Should Get Together, explains how to turn acquaintances into real friends — and how to foster the connection you’re seeking. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend’s female friendships stress me out

Relationship expert Amy Chan and sex educator and researcher Emily Nagoski dig into listener questions about jealousy, desire, and modern relationships ahead of Valentine's Day.  Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Money tips no one taught you

You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) - but you want to go deeper. What else do you need to know about managing your money? Ever heard of capturing the carry on your debt, for example? Finance experts share their top tips on handling debt, investing, taxes and more. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)

In Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's book, Sacred Rest, she outlines different kinds of rest you may be craving. From the mental to the physical, Dalton-Smith shares how to identify what kind of respite you need and how to embrace rest. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself

Ahead of another winter storm, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks with a cardiologist about how to stay safe while shoveling. Listen to our episode about how to keep your house safe during a winter weather disaster here [https://www.npr.org/2026/01/22/nx-s1-5684364/a-snowstorm-is-on-the-way-heres-what-to-do]. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]